research Convergent Evolution Has Led to the Loss of Claw Proteins in Snakes and Worm Lizards
Snakes and worm lizards lost claw proteins due to similar evolutionary changes.
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research Skin Appendage Proteins of Tetrapods: Building Blocks of Claws, Feathers, Hair, and Other Cornified Epithelial Structures
Understanding proteins in skin structures like claws and hair is crucial for future research.
research Significant Effects of Mild Endogenous Hormonal Changes in Humans: Considerations for Low-Dose Testing
Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.
research Regulation of Masculinization: Androgen Signaling for External Genitalia Development
Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.
research Molecular Epidemiology of Hypospadias: Review of Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors
Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Environmental Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Their Epigenetic Influence on Androgenetic Alopecia
Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.
research Cyproterone Acetate for Topical Treatment of Androgen-Dependent Diseases
Cyproterone acetate is used for topical treatment of diseases dependent on male hormones.
research Scalp Photodamage in Balding Men: An Observational Study Combining a Novel Clinical Scoring Method with Estimation of Individual Sun Exposure History and Risk Factors
The study concluded that a new method can effectively assess scalp sun damage in balding men, which increases with age and sun exposure.
research Female Antiandrogens: Significance, Treatment, and Environmental Concerns
Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
research Transcriptomic Profiling in Silurana Tropicalis Testes Exposed to Finasteride
Finasteride affects frog testes by increasing testosterone, decreasing 5α-DHT, and impacting genes related to reproduction and other functions.
research The Hair Tales of Women of Color in Northern Manhattan: A Qualitative Analysis
Women of color in Northern Manhattan view hair care as important to their identity and culture, and education on harmful chemicals in hair products is needed.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Like Symptoms in the General Practice of an Obstetrics and Gynecological Office on the Island of Tobago: A Retrospective Chart Analysis
19.7% of Afro-Caribbean women in Tobago have PCOS.
research Rare and Underappreciated Causes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for Screening Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research Hormonal Activity in Commonly Used Black Hair Care Products: Evaluating Hormone Disruption as a Plausible Contribution to Health Disparities
Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.
research The Aromatase Inhibitor Fadrozole and the 5-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Affect Gonadal Differentiation and Gene Expression in the Frog Silurana Tropicalis
Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
research Associations Of Prenatal And Postnatal Exposure To Perfluoroalkyl Substances With Pubertal Development And Reproductive Hormones In Females And Males: The Home Study
PFAS exposure in adolescence may delay puberty in females.
research Obesity and Wound Healing: Focus on Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Obesity can worsen wound healing by negatively affecting the function of stem cells in fat tissue.
research Polycystic Ovarian Disease: Current Insights and Therapeutic Strategies
Combining lifestyle changes and medication is most effective for managing PCOS symptoms.
research Dermal Exosomes Containing miR-218-5p Promote Hair Regeneration by Regulating β-Catenin Signaling
Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
research What Should It Take to Describe a Substance or Product as 'Sperm-Safe'?
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
research Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin Role in Androgenetic Alopecia Pathogenesis
Reduced alpha smooth muscle actin may cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Data from Synergistic Function of Smad4 and PTEN in Suppressing Forestomach Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Mice
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive forestomach cancer.
research Thyroid Hormones and Androgens Differentially Regulate Gene Expression in Testes and Ovaries of Sexually Mature Silurana Tropicalis
Thyroid hormones and androgens affect gene expression in frog reproductive organs differently between males and females.
research The Genomic Variation in Textured Hair: Implications in Developing a Holistic Hair Care Routine
Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
research Protective Role of Melatonin and Its Metabolites in Skin Aging
Melatonin, a hormone, can help protect skin from aging by reducing stress, inflammation, and damage, and may also help treat hair loss in women.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing
PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
research Investigation of Bisphenol A and Phthalate Levels in Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia
Higher BPA levels may be linked to idiopathic hyperandrogenemia in women.
research Finasteride Interferes with Prostaglandin-Induced CatSper Signalling in Human Sperm
Finasteride may affect male fertility by interfering with specific sperm signaling.
research Delayed Epidermal Permeability Barrier Formation and Hair Follicle Aberrations in Inv-Cldn6 Mice
Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.